Max Stassi C FA Fri 8/20/21 9:10 AM
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Stassi went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer, two RBI and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
With the Angels trailing in the eighth, Stassi cranked a go-ahead homer against Michael Fulmer. The long ball was the 11th of the season for the backstop, who was riding a 2-for-30 drought prior to Thursday's contest.
Max Stassi C FA Tue 8/17/21 5:15 PM
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Stassi is not starting Tuesday against Detroit, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi enters the contest in a 2-for-22 skid at the plate. He'll take a seat for the second time in three games with Kurt Suzuki set to catch Dylan Bundy and bat eighth.
Max Stassi C FA Sun 8/15/21 3:00 PM
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Stassi is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi started the first two games of the series and will receive a breather in the finale. Kurt Suzuki will take over behind the plate for the Halos.
Max Stassi C FA Fri 8/13/21 6:52 PM
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Stassi (forearm) is starting at catcher and batting cleanup Friday against the Astros, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
He missed one game after getting hit on the arm by a pitch Wednesday, but it was apparently a minor bruise. Stassi is hitting .277/.351/.508 with four home runs in 18 games since the All-Star break.
Max Stassi C FA Thu 8/12/21 10:02 PM
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Stassi (forearm) is not in Thursday's lineup, but is feeling better since being hit by a pitch Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team seemed to strike an optimistic tone regarding Stassi's injury, as manager Joe Maddon said he may be available as a defensive replacement off the bench Thursday. Stassi also took swings in the cage prior to the game, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports. Despite the optimism, it remains unclear whether Stassi will be able to return at some point during the team's weekend series against the Astros, or if he will be forced to the injured list. Kurt Suzuki is drawing the start behind the plate and batting ninth Thursday.
Max Stassi C FA Thu 8/12/21 12:10 AM
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Stassi had X-rays on his left forearm come back negative after being hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi went 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts before being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning an exiting the contest. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day since he appears to have avoided a serious injury.
Max Stassi C FA Tue 8/10/21 9:56 PM
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Stassi is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi went 1-for-4 in Game 1, and it's not a surprise he won't be starting both ends of the twin bill. Kurt Suzuki will start behind the plate in the nightcap for Los Angeles.
Max Stassi C FA Sat 8/7/21 5:32 PM
Max Stassi
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Stassi is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Even after an 0-for-4, two-strikeout performance Friday, Stassi is still hitting .351 with eight RBI in his last 10 games. Kurt Suzuki is catching and batting fifth Saturday.
Max Stassi C FA Wed 8/4/21 5:18 PM
Max Stassi
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Stassi is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi started the past three games and will receive a breather while in the midst of an eight-game hit streak. He's gone 12-for-30 with three homers, a double, a triple, seven RBI and five runs during that stretch. Kurt Suzuki will work behind the plate in his place.
Max Stassi C FA Sun 8/1/21 10:42 PM
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Stassi went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Stassi homered off Daulton Jefferies in the first inning to give the Angels a 2-0 lead. In addition, he added a single in the ninth inning. The catcher is slashing .310/.385/.555 with 10 long balls, 24 RBI and 30 runs in 174 plate appearances this season. He is 10-for-22 with three homers over his last six games. His consistency to get on base has earned him the cleanup spot in the batting order.